Pro Football RumorsDimitri Patterson – Pro Football Rumorshttps://www.profootballrumors.com
NFL Rumors: Trades, Free Agency, DraftMon, 21 Jan 2019 19:57:10 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.7FA Notes: Jets, Cooley, Patterson, Shembohttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2015/08/jets-chris-cooley-dimitri-petterson-shembo
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2015/08/jets-chris-cooley-dimitri-petterson-shembo#respondThu, 13 Aug 2015 01:30:01 +0000http://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=19340The Jets did their due diligence in reaching out to a number of representatives for available quarterbacks on Tuesday, Josina Anderson of ESPN.com tweets. Still, as we learned late Tuesday night, the Jets don’t have workouts scheduled with Rex Grossman, Tyler Thigpen, or any other quarterback.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (via Twitter), the Jets are poised to stick with the three quarterbacks they currently have on their roster for now. The team may decide to add a veteran later in the preseason — I expect that decision will rely in part on how the current QBs look in the preseason, and how Smith’s recovery from his jaw injury progresses.

Let’s check in on several more notes related to free agents and the open market…

Former Dolphins and Jets cornerback Dimitri Patterson, who is currently without an NFL home, is facing a felony child abuse charge stemming from an August 1 incident at a South Florida shopping mall, says Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com. We haven’t heard many rumblings this offseason about Patterson landing with a new team, and his legal trouble will likely further decrease the likelihood of him signing a new NFL contract.

Another free agent who was facing felony charges – former Falcons linebacker Prince Shembo – has had those charges dismissed, his agent tells D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Shembo, who was accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s dog, pleaded to a misdemeanor and a $1,000 fine, per agent Adisa Bakari. “Now that this matter is settled, we are excited to see if he can resume his career in the NFL,” Bakari said of his client.

Despite head coach Mike Pettine‘s confirmation that the Brownshave discussedRay Rice, that doesn’t mean the team has interest in signing him, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, who outlines why the Browns aren’t seriously considering Rice, and shouldn’t.

Free agent wideout Gerrard Sheppard, who played his college ball at Towson, worked out for the Patriots today, per Wilson (via Twitter).

]]>0Dimitri Patterson Refuses Minimum Offershttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/10/dimitri-patterson-refuses-minimum-offers
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/10/dimitri-patterson-refuses-minimum-offers#commentsWed, 15 Oct 2014 17:23:59 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=9736Free agent cornerback Dimitri Patterson is looking for his next job, but he’s being rather selective about it. Patterson has refused multiple offers for the veteran’s minimum and declined to work out for the Seahawks, according to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports (on Twitter).

It’s a curious stance for Patterson to take considering the hit his reputation has taken this season. Patterson was suspended in August by the Jets after allegedly going AWOL from training camp. The corner denied leaving the Jets without notice, but the team decided to cut their losses and release Patterson just days later. That move spoke volumes since the Jets are paper thin in the secondary and cutting Patterson left them on the hook for his $1MM bonus. The 31-year-old signed a one-year, $3MM deal with Gang Green in the offseason, but he’ll be hard pressed to find anything close to that this time around.

Despite missing ten games with a groin injury, Patterson played well for the Dolphins in 2013, recording four interceptions in just 240 defensive snaps. He also tallied four picks for the Eagles in 2010, the only season in which he played the full 16 games. Patterson has also spent time with the Redskins, Chiefs, and Browns.

]]>2Jets Owner Talks Smith, CBs, Ryan, Idzikhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/10/jets-owner-talks-smith-cbs-ryan-idzik
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/10/jets-owner-talks-smith-cbs-ryan-idzik#respondThu, 02 Oct 2014 17:02:05 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=9346Jets owner Woody Johnson spoke to reporters today, and while he didn’t have any significant updates to provide, the session acted as a sort of state of the union session, with Johnson addressing a number of Jets-related topics and issues. Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Brian Costello of the New York Post, and Newsday’s Kimberly Martin were among the scribes providing updates, so we’ve rounded up the highlights from the Jets owner below (all links go to Twitter). Let’s dive in….

Asked about the team’s lack of a splash in free agency, Johnson said that the Jets would prefer to build through the draft. “We’ll do an occasional free agent, but the free agent market isn’t a panacea,” the owner added.

Despite Geno Smith‘s erratic player, Johnson still has plenty of confidence in the young signal-caller, suggesting that he continues to believe Smith can be a “franchise quarterback.”

Johnson on the Dimitri Patterson debacle, which resulted in the cornerback being suspended and then cut by the team prior to the regular season, after he signed as a free agent in the spring: “Just like any portfolio, we have a portfolio of players. Some are going to be good, some aren’t.”

Asked if Rex Ryan has to lead the Jets to the playoffs this season in order to keep his job, Idzik replied, “We don’t look at it that way,” and indicated that a decision on Ryan will be made at the end of the year.

The Jets still have about $20MM in cap space, but Johnson said he doesn’t put any constraints whatsoever on the club’s spending, and that GM John Idzik has full autonomy to use that cap room. Johnson also said that he believes GM John Idzik is fully invested in winning this year.

According to Johnson, Idzik’s deliberate approach to decision-making is one of the reasons he was hired.

Johnson was noncommittal when one reporter asked if he’s cut or keep a player who was found guilty of domestic violence.

A handful of free agent defensive backs worked out for the Lions last week, including Champ Bailey, Roc Carmichael, Tommie Campbell, Chris Clemons, and Anthony Walters. And today, the team added another name to the list of notable veterans to audition for the team. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press (via Twitter), the Lions had Dimitri Patterson in for a tryout. Patterson, who spent last season with the Dolphins, joined the Jets for training camp and the preseason, but was cut after he reportedly went AWOL about a week before the regular season got underway.

The secondary was already considered one of the weak spots on the Lions’ roster heading into the season, and while it looked solid in the club’s Week 1 win over the Giants, it took another hit during that game. Cornerback Bill Bentley suffered a torn ACL and has since been placed on injured reserve.

]]>0Free Agent Notes: Patterson, Bailey, Kafka, Painterhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/free-agent-notes-patterson-bailey-kafka-painter
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/free-agent-notes-patterson-bailey-kafka-painter#respondSun, 31 Aug 2014 03:18:39 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=8257It was a busy day in the NFL, and plenty of free agents are now looking for a new home. Let’s see where some of them could be heading…

The Saints don’t have a kicker on their roster, but they shouldn’t be worried. Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole tweets that there are plenty of options in free agency, including Ryan Succop, Connor Barth and Jay Feely.

NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport spoke to Champ Bailey‘s agent, JackReale, who indicated that the veteran “definitely” still wants to play and is completely healthy. “He had a plantar problem which is resolved. He just missed too much time for the coach’s evaluation to be complete,” Reale said (via Rapoport’sTwitter).

The Buccaneers will look to bring back quarterback Mike Kafka to their practice squad, tweets the Tampa Tribune’s Roy Cummings.

]]>0Jets Release Dimitri Pattersonhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/jets-release-dimitri-patterson
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/jets-release-dimitri-patterson#respondSat, 30 Aug 2014 19:42:28 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=8198After an unusual incident in which Dimitri Patterson denied having gone AWOL for 48 hours last weekend, the Jets have decided to cut their losses, releasing the veteran cornerback today, per Pro Football Talk (via Twitter). Patterson had been suspended indefinitely by the team following last week’s incident.

The Jets would have been the sixth different team that Patterson has played for in his nine-year career, having also suited up for the Redskins, Chiefs, Eagles, Browns, and Dolphins. Despite missing 10 games with a groin injury, Patterson played well for the Dolphins last season, recording four interceptions in just 240 defensive snaps. He also tallied four picks with Philadelphia in 2010, the only season in which he played the full 16 games.

Still, after he essentially called out head coach Rex Ryan and GM John Idzik, suggesting that their comments about him going AWOL were “completely false,” it appeared that Patterson’s days in New York were numbered. The one-year deal Patterson signed with the Jets earlier this offseason included $1MM in bonus money, and the team was already thin at cornerback, so parting ways with him isn’t an ideal solution. There’s a chance that $1MM signing bonus could be recouped though, given the circumstances surrounding Patterson’s release — I’d expect the team to at least explore that option.

]]>0Latest On Dimitri Pattersonhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/latest-dimitri-patterson
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/latest-dimitri-patterson#respondThu, 28 Aug 2014 15:26:33 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=8025Reports over the weekend suggested that Jets cornerback Dimitri Patterson went AWOL from the team for about 48 hours, resulting in an indefinite suspension after he resurfaced. Today, Patterson issued a statement, via ESPN.com’s Josina Anderson (TwitLonger link), in which he suggested that the idea he went missing for two days is “completely false.” Here are Patterson’s comments in full:

“As it relates to my whereabouts and me missing for 48 hours without being seen or heard from me or my representative is completely false. My agent reached out to the Jets organization multiple times several hours prior to Friday night’s game. My commitment to the Jets organization and to my teammates has never been an issue and never will be an issue. As it relates to the rumors about my frustration in regards to the depth chart is totally and completely false. In nine years I have never had control over the depth chart.”

Considering both head coach Rex Ryan and general manager John Idzik said over the weekend that Patterson had gone AWOL, the cornerback’s statement is a little “stunning,” as Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com tweets, since it’s essentially calling out Ryan and Idzik. In the view of Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News (Twitter link), the only sensible solution for the Jets is to cut Patterson.

The one-year deal Patterson signed with the Jets earlier this offseason included $1MM in bonus money, and the team is already thin at cornerback, so parting ways with him isn’t an ideal solution for New York. Still, it’s an unusual situation that took a stranger turn after Patterson’s public statement today, and it seems unlikely that the Jets would simply drop the issue (and the suspension). With 53-man rosters due two days from now, we’ll have to wait and see if Patterson hits the free agent market this weekend.

]]>0Dimitri Patterson Suspended Indefinitelyhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/dimitri-patterson-awol-jets-will-return
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/08/dimitri-patterson-awol-jets-will-return#respondMon, 25 Aug 2014 17:01:56 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=7825MONDAY, 12:01pm: Patterson has been suspended indefinitely, tweets Kimberly Jones of the NFL Network. Idzik says the team will “gather more information on what led to his behavior.”

SUNDAY, 5:39pm: Jets’ cornerback Dimitri Patterson was missing in action on Saturday, and head coach Rex Ryan had heard from him since the preseason game against the Giants on Friday, reports Kimberly Martin of Newsday (via Twitter).

Patterson has developed a reputation of being injury prone, and rumors circulated that the former Dolphin was considering retirement, according to Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com. General manager John Idzik maintains that Patterson intends to play for the Jets in 2014.

Patterson’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirms that his player will return to the Jets, according to Pro Football Talk (via Twitter). The team is extremely thin at the cornerback position, and losing Patterson would only put them deeper into a hole than they already were.

The Cowboys have acknowledged a contract extension for star receiver Dez Bryant is “a possibility,” but he’s not the only skill player on the roster in need of a new deal, as running back DeMarco Murray is entering the fourth and final year of his rookie pact. The Cowboys are a different team with Murray healthy, asserts ESPN’s Todd Archer, who considers what the team should reasonably be willing to pay to retain Murray’s services beyond 2014.

After losing Morocco Brown to the Browns, the Redskins have promoted Alex Santos to director of pro personnel, according to Zac Boyer of the Washington Times (via Twitter). Santos has spent the last six years as a pro scout.

]]>0AFC East Notes: Jets, Pats, Bills, Dolphinshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/05/afc-east-notes-jets-pats-bills-dolphins-2
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/05/afc-east-notes-jets-pats-bills-dolphins-2#commentsSat, 24 May 2014 14:46:58 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=5656When asked about the Jets’ perceived weakness at cornerback, ESPNNewYork.com’s Rich Cimini provided a blunt response: “I think fans need to come to grips with this sobering reality: The Jets believe they’re set at cornerback. I don’t agree with it, and I’m not sure [head coach] Rex Ryan does either, but [GM] John Idzik is done making significant moves at cornerback. He thinks Dee Milliner is a No. 1 corner, he invested $3 million in Dimitri Patterson and he drafted Dexter McDougle in the third round. Unless there’s a key injury, I can’t see Idzik importing a big name…”

Here’s some more AFC East notes:

The Patriots’ top four or five receivers appear to be set, but Masslive.com’s Nick Underhill takes a look at the competitors for the remaining roster spots. Among those on the bubble are second-year players Josh Boyce and Kenbrell Thompkins (who disappointed last season after being the talk of training camp), seventh-rounder Jeremy Gallon and size-speed prospect Mark Harrison. Underhill says, “There has been some speculation that Harrison could be tried out at tight end, and while he didn’t close the door on the notion, head coach Bill Belichick said it is unlikely Harrison will see time at that spot this season.”

In a Bills off-season wrap-up, ESPN’s Mike Rodak praised the signing of linebacker Brandon Spikes, who, teamed with Defensive Rookie of the Year Kiko Alonso, should improve the team’s run defense which ranked near the bottom of the league.

The Dolphins plucked offensive coordinator Bill Lazor from Chip Kelly’s staff in Philadelphia, and Lazor has total control of the offense, writes Barry Jackson in the Miami Herald. Based on early indications, Dolphins players are excited about the possibilities and say the new system is reminiscent of the Eagles’.

]]>1AFC Rumors: Dolphins, Jets, Clowney, Texanshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/04/afc-rumors-dolphins-fox-jean-jets-clowney
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/04/afc-rumors-dolphins-fox-jean-jets-clowney#respondWed, 02 Apr 2014 17:00:05 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=4142As they continue attempting to fortify their offensive line, the Dolphins are hosting 25-year-old free agent Jason Fox for a visit, writes Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald. According to Salguero, if the team were to sign Fox, who reportedly worked out for the Chiefs earlier this week, the former Lion would be viewed as a depth piece with a chance to earn a larger role, not the Dolphins’ starter at right tackle.

Here’s more on another free agent paying a visit to Miami, as well as a few other notes from around the AFC:

Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com (Twitter link) still expects the Titans to release Chris Johnson this week. If and when that happens, look for the Jets to “pounce” on the veteran running back, says La Canfora.

Asked about Jadeveon Clowney at South Carolina’s Pro Day today, Texans head coach Bill O’Brien confirmed that his club met with Clowney last night, tweets James Palmer of CSNHouston.com. However, according to O’Brien, the Texans’ No. 1 pick is still “wide open” (Twitter link via Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle).

Before he signed with the Raiders, Maurice Jones-Drew was strongly considering the Patriots and Steelers as well, as he said today on Mad Dog Sports Radio (Twitter link).

In a pair of tweets, Aaron Wilson provides details on Dimitri Patterson‘s one-year, $3MM deal with the Jets, which includes a $1MM signing bonus, and C.J. Wilson‘s one-year, minimum-salary benefit contract with the Raiders.

]]>0Jets Sign Dimitri Pattersonhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/04/jets-sign-dimitri-patterson
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/04/jets-sign-dimitri-patterson#respondTue, 01 Apr 2014 23:18:30 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=4120The Jets have signed free agent cornerback Dimitri Patterson, the team announced (via Twitter). According to a tweet from Pro Football Talk, it is a one-year, $3MM deal, which Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News confirms (via Twitter).

The Jets will be the sixth different team that Patterson has played for in his nine-year career, having also suited up for the Redskins, Chiefs, Eagles, Browns, and Dolphins. Despite missing 10 games with a groin injury, Patterson played well for the Dolphins last season, recording four interceptions in just 240 defensive snaps. He also tallied four picks with Philadelphia in 2010, the only season in which he played the full 16 games.

Patterson, who will turn 31 before the season begins, helps to solidify a very uncertain New York secondary. Excluding Patterson, the top three corners on the depth chart are Dee Milliner, Darrin Walls, and Kyle Wilson, none of whom have inspired a great deal of confidence. Of course, the Jets either missed out on, or did not pursue, top free agent corners like Vontae Davis, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Darrelle Revis (who signed with division rival New England after being released by the Buccaneers). For a defense predicated on strong man-to-man play from its cornerbacks, the inability to land a top corner represented a major concern.

Although Patterson is at his best when lined up in the slot, he did play primarily on the outside with Miami and proved that he could at least hold his own there. Given the lack of experience of the other corners currently on the roster, Patterson will certainly have the chance to start for the Jets and, assuming he stays healthy, may prove to be a quality signing for a bargain price.

]]>0FA Notes: Patterson, Rogers, Fox, Hallhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/03/fa-notes-patterson-rogers-fox-hall
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/03/fa-notes-patterson-rogers-fox-hall#respondMon, 31 Mar 2014 17:43:26 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=4073DeSean Jackson may be the biggest name on the free agent market these days, but he’s not the only potential difference-maker still available. Let’s round up a few of the latest news and notes related to a few other free agents still on the board…

After missing out on a handful of cornerbacks earlier in free agency, the Jets are hosting ex-Dolphin Dimitri Patterson today, tweets Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Another free agent cornerback, Carlos Rogers, is scheduled for a visit with the Raiders today, tweets Colleen Dominguez of Fox Sports.

The Chiefs are hosting free agent offensive tackle Jason Fox, according to Pro Football Talk (via Twitter). The 25-year-old ex-Lion struggled to stay healthy during his four seasons in Detroit.

]]>0Dolphins Release Dimitri Pattersonhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/03/dolphins-release-dimitri-patterson
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/03/dolphins-release-dimitri-patterson#respondMon, 10 Mar 2014 21:27:03 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=2836Add another cornerback to this year’s free agent market. The Dolphins have released Dimitri Patterson, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter (via Twitter). By cutting Patterson, Miami clears the entirety of the veteran’s $5.4MM cap number from the team’s books for 2014.

Patterson, 30, was limited to just six games for the Dolphins in 2013 due to groin issues, but recorded a positive grade according to Pro Football Focus for the third straight season. Paying him $5.4MM in 2014 wasn’t feasible for Miami, but Patterson should draw interest on the open market as a nickel back.

For what it’s worth, the Dolphins have left the door open for Patterson at a reduced rate, according to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports (Twitter link).

]]>0Dolphins Rumors: Grimes, Patterson, Tannehillhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/02/dolphins-rumors-grimes-patterson-tannehill
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2014/02/dolphins-rumors-grimes-patterson-tannehill#respondFri, 07 Feb 2014 16:31:43 +0000http://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=1787Rookie general manager Dennis Hickey will have his work cut out for him in Miami, according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, who takes a detailed look at the offseason decisions facing the Dolphins. La Canfora’s piece is filled with notable tidbits, so let’s dive and round up some of the highlights….

Several team and league sources tell La Canfora that bringing back cornerback Brent Grimes is a top priority for the Dolphins. Grimes will be eligible for free agency next month, and could earn the franchise tag if he and the team can’t work out a long-term deal.

It’s “virtually certain” that Dimitri Patterson won’t be back at his current salary ($5.4MM), though he could return to the Dolphins at a lesser figure.

Defensive tackles Randy Starks and Paul Soliai are both free-agents-to-be, and the Dolphins will likely only keep one of the two, sources tell La Canfora.

Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey “might not be inclined” to play for his current 2014 salary of $1.7MM, and figures to seek an extension that will put him among the highest-paid players at his position, says La Canfora.

Said one person who interviewed for the Dolphins’ GM job: “It’s a total rebuild on the offensive line. They seemed to understand that there. Total rebuild. I’m not sure exactly how much of their budget they were planning to put into the line, but it had better be substantial.”

Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin “definitely wants to push [Ryan] Tannehill more,” according to one source, who adds that the club could turn to highly-paid backup Matt Moore if Tannehill doesn’t show noticeable improvement.

If 2014 doesn’t go well for the Dolphins, there’s a possibility that the team could jettison Philbin and renew its pursuit of an A-list coach, such as Jim Harbaugh, Bill Cowher, or Jon Gruden, writes La Canfora.